Pollwatcher credentials, training available in Lake County

Pollwatcher credentials are available to qualified political organizations for the April 2 consolidated election in Lake County.

Pollwatchers are required to have credentials issued by the county clerk or Illinois State Board of Elections to observe at any early or Election Day voting site. Pollwatcher training is offered at 9:30 a.m. March 14, in the 6th floor Conference Room E at the Lake County Main Courthouse, 18 N. County St., Waukegan.

Requests for credentials and registration for the class can be sent via email to elections@lakecountyil.gov or by calling (847) 377-2314. Candidates can visit LakeCandidatePower.info and download the Pollwatcher Guide.